Abstract

Dr. Bhaumik Suthar* and Dr. Shilpa Chafle

ABSTRACT

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health. Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression. Obesity is leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children. Ayurveda has a holistic approach for Sthoulya. Kapha and Pitta vitiation are the major contributing pathological factors in Sthoulya manifestation. As Sthoulya is mentioned under Santarpanjanya Vikara in Bahudoshavastha condition. Different Shodhana modalities have been mentioned like Vamana Karma and Virechana karma. This is a single case study on effective management of Sthoulya. Treatment was planned as Deepana Pachana, Shodhanang Snehapana with Tila Taila, Vaman Karma with Madanphala Yoga and Virechana Karma with Trivrit Yoga. After completion of Panchakarma treatment patient found significant relief in sign and symptoms of Sthoulya and reduce a 8 kg of body weight. On the basis of result obtained it can be concluded that Ayurveda can used as effective treatment to reduce body weight and improve the quality of life in the patient of Sthoulya.